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Bradley out to impress new boss

Walsall midfielder Mark Bradley admits the pressure is on the Saddlers squad to impress the new management team against Hereford.

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Boss Chris Hutchings and assistant Martin O'Connor take control for the first time when the struggling Bulls visit the Banks's Stadium, with the home side desperate to mount a play-off charge as they sit 13 points off the top six in 13th.

Midfielder Bradley knows three points are essential but believes impressing the new management is also important.

He said: "There's always a bit of added pressure when a new manager comes in, because you have to show what you can do again, so he can see how good you are and hopefully you can get in the team.

"It's different with a new manager and we need to show him what we can do and get some good results. I've had quite a few changes since I've been at Walsall but this one is going to be a big change for a lot of the lads.

"For me it is a massive change."

The Welsh under-21 international wants to learn from the new duo and believe Hutchings' experience can only help.

Bradley said: "He's been in the Premier League and the Championship. He's obviously a well respected man and knows about the game."

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